Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 4-17-20

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Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn talks 2020 NFL draft: Our top takeaways:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/17/detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft-bob-quinn/5151526002/

Detroit Lions' Bob Quinn on Tua Tagovailoa: Looks like he's moving pretty good:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/17/detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft-tua-tagovailoa/5152418002/

Lions GM Bob Quinn: Any trade will be all but finalized before draft:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/17/detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft-bob-quinn/5152080002/

Lions have 4th most capital in 2020 NFL Draft:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/16/lions-have-4th-most-capital-in-2020-nfl-draft/

Draft history shows using 3rd pick at DT is a bad decision:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/17/draft-history-shows-using-3rd-pick-at-dt-is-a-bad-decision/

NFL rookies usually stink in Year 1. This season might be especially brutal if virtual workouts don't stick.:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-rookies-usually-stink-in-year-1-this-season-might-be-especially-brutal-if-virtual-workouts-dont-stick-041831760.html

2020 NFL Draft: Teams that could benefit the most by trading back in the first round (DETROIT LIONS – NO. 3 OVERALL PICK:  For similar reasons as those we pointed out for the Redskins, the Lions have come up frequently as a potential trade partner for teams looking to move up and chase a quarterback early, especially if Washington stands pat and selects Chase Young. PFF's Sam Monson earlier this week laid out the teams that might be interested in trading up, but we’ll focus here on why the Lions should be willing to move down.  When NFL teams have a franchise quarterback in their sights, they’re going to be willing to overpay to get their man. In some cases, that works out because of how massively important hitting on the quarterback position is, but it also provides value on the other side of the coin to teams that have no interest in selecting a quarterback. There is room for a win-win, and the Lions appear to be a team in that situation — they are confident in the play of Matthew Stafford, particularly with how he looked early last season before going down with injury.  The Lions need another cornerback after replacing Darius Slay with Desmond Trufant; they need more pass-rushing help to complement what Trey Flowers brings; and they could use some more speed and coverage ability at the linebacker position. By trading down, they could get additional picks to bolster their defense and add to the offensive line. On top of that, there is a decent chance that an elite talent like Jeffrey Okudah or Isaiah Simmons is still on the board when they pick depending on how far they move down.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-teams-that-could-benefit-the-most-by-trading-back-in-the-first-round

Draft notes: Lions torn, LAC to wait (Lions torn on what to do at No. 3
Henderson seems to have a decent shot to be selected before Jeff Okudah even if Atlanta does not trade up. The Lions are torn, league sources said, between simply taking Okudah or addressing the point of attack with Derrick Brown or Isaiah Simmons. But more than anything else, this franchise is motivated to trade down – within reason – and still be in position to draft an impact player on defense. But who will trade up?):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-draft-why-lions-are-torn-at-no-3-what-dolphins-and-chargers-will-do-and-more-insider-notes/

2020 NFL Draft:

O'HARA'S DRAFT PREVIEW: 5 tight ends that could interest Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-draft-preview-5-tight-ends-that-could-interest-lions-kmet

Lions need a stud DT. Here are 12 fits on Day 2 and 3 of NFL draft:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/17/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-2020-best-defensive-tackles/5149453002/

Perfect Fit for Lions at Every Position in 2020 NFL Draft:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/perfect-fit-for-detroit-lions-for-every-position-in-2020-nfl-draft

2020 NFL Draft: Biggest pro and con for every top defensive back prospect:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-biggest-pro-con-every-top-defensive-back-prospect

2020 NFL Draft: PFF's High-Floor/Low-Ceiling Team:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-pffs-high-floor-low-ceiling-team

PFF's list of "my guys" ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-pffs-list-of-my-guys-for-the-2020-nfl-draft

PFF Critical Factors: The most important numbers for the 2020 NFL Draft class:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-pff-critical-factors-most-important-numbers-for-2020-nfl-draft-class

2020 NFL Draft News and Rumors from Tony Pauline:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-news-rumors-tony-pauline/

2020 NFL Draft: Isaiah Wilson leads group of first-round sleepers:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-isaiah-wilson-leads-group-of-first-round-sleepers/

2020 NFL Draft: Surprising but plausible first-round picks:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/surprise-first-round-picks-in-2020-nfl-draft/

5 Offensive Guard Prospects for the Lions to Target in 2020 NFL Draft:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/5-offensive-guard-prospects-for-the-detroit-lions-to-target-in-2020-nfl-draft

2020 NFL Draft: League execs, scouts, coaches assess QB class:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001109653/article/2020-nfl-draft-league-execs-scouts-coaches-assess-qb-class

If Lions pass on quarterback early in NFL draft, no need to take one later:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/17/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-quarterback-2020-matthew-stafford/5140608002/

Tua or Herbert for 2nd QB in draft? How NFL execs are weighing the decision:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/17/tua-tagovailoa-justin-herbert-nfl-draft-2020/5145419002/

NFL Draft EDGE target Bradlee Anae gets another meeting with the Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/17/nfl-draft-edge-target-bradlee-anae-gets-another-meeting-with-the-lions/

Lions have second meeting with Utah RB Zack Moss:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/16/lions-have-second-meeting-with-utah-rb-zack-moss/

Young family tackles tough conversations:  http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/chase-young/chase-young

Notre Dame's Julian Okwara, brother of former Giant Romeo Okwara, has tantalizing pass rush ceiling:  https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ny-julian-okwara-nfl-draft-preview-20200417-gy6v5xfqsnfh3pkoylzs7n7k3u-story.html

Yahoo Sports' top 2020 NFL draft prospects, No. 13: Louisville OT Mekhi Becton:  https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-no-13-louisville-ot-mekhi-becton-204825070.html